Lake Hibara in Fukushima – Relaxed Retreat

I and my wife had a vacation at Lake Hibara in Fukushima.  The untouristy atmosphere of the area makes it very serene and relaxed.

(see also: Mountains so high - http://funtravelinjapan.blogspot.jp/2012/05/mountains-so-high.html

Mystical Lake in Fukushima - http://funtravelinjapan.blogspot.jp/2012/05/mystical-lake-in-fukushima.html)

FYI:

• About lake Hibara: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Hibara
• About Ura Bandai (= Backside of Mt. Bandai) Area: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7752.html
• Ura Bandai Tourist Association (Japanese): http://www.urabandai-inf.com/index.php

View towards Yonezawa City from
a mountain top
on the way to Lake Hibara

View towards Yonezawa City from
a mountain top
on the way to Lake Hibara

View of Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara

A trail nearby the lake.
We saw a bear climbing up a tree
ahead of this point

Found a retro-looking bus running.
Still active in business.

                                                                               

The sign of the handle says
"stop engine"

The name of this guy is
"bear of the woods"

 

This waterfall was undiscovered till
a small trail was built from the nearest
highway which is only about 200m away. 

View of Lake Inawashiro
form a mountain top near Lake Hibara.